TEST BANK FOR SUCCESS IN
PRACTICAL / VOCATIONAL NURSING
8TH EDITION: KNECHT
Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a traditional adult
learner?
a. One who has been out of school for many years
b. One who has children and grandchildren
c. One who knows the routine of education
d. One who is in his or her early 20s
ANS: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program directly from high school
or another program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. The learner who has been
out of school for many years and the learner who has children and grandchildren would be identified as
a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education does not provide sufficient
information for classification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high school and living alone
for the first time in my life. I’m learning how to take care of myself as well as learning to care for my
patients.” This statement identifies the student as
a. a traditional adult learner.
b. a returning adult learner.
,c. someone in need of counseling.
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education.
ANS: A
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come to the
practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A returning adult
learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A person in needed of counseling is
commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having areas that need improvement.
This student is a traditional adult learner, and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal
education.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.” Another
student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning experience is
a. caring for a disabled family member.
b. taking a continuing education course.
c. enrolling in an academic program.
d. attending credit classes at the mall.
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A person
who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care. An
education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a formal educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
,a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
b. Positive self-talk
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
d. All of the above
ANS: D
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of positive thoughts all
contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
program is
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
d. “I work well with my hands.”
ANS: D
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on a strength and promotes
the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of negative thinking that
create expectations for problems and failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a
nursing program.
, a. They have few responsibilities at home.
b. They have the motivation to succeed.
c. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
d. They have few daily distractions.
ANS: B
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to succeed.
The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Factors predisposing to success
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the concern
shared by most learners is generally the fear of
a. succeeding.
b. economic problems.
c. failure.
d. ridicule.
ANS: C
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks the
learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of succeeding.
Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as universal as fear of failure.
Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
PRACTICAL / VOCATIONAL NURSING
8TH EDITION: KNECHT
Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a traditional adult
learner?
a. One who has been out of school for many years
b. One who has children and grandchildren
c. One who knows the routine of education
d. One who is in his or her early 20s
ANS: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program directly from high school
or another program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. The learner who has been
out of school for many years and the learner who has children and grandchildren would be identified as
a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education does not provide sufficient
information for classification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high school and living alone
for the first time in my life. I’m learning how to take care of myself as well as learning to care for my
patients.” This statement identifies the student as
a. a traditional adult learner.
b. a returning adult learner.
,c. someone in need of counseling.
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education.
ANS: A
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come to the
practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A returning adult
learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A person in needed of counseling is
commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having areas that need improvement.
This student is a traditional adult learner, and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal
education.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.” Another
student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning experience is
a. caring for a disabled family member.
b. taking a continuing education course.
c. enrolling in an academic program.
d. attending credit classes at the mall.
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A person
who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care. An
education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a formal educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
,a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
b. Positive self-talk
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
d. All of the above
ANS: D
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of positive thoughts all
contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
program is
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
d. “I work well with my hands.”
ANS: D
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on a strength and promotes
the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of negative thinking that
create expectations for problems and failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a
nursing program.
, a. They have few responsibilities at home.
b. They have the motivation to succeed.
c. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
d. They have few daily distractions.
ANS: B
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to succeed.
The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Factors predisposing to success
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the concern
shared by most learners is generally the fear of
a. succeeding.
b. economic problems.
c. failure.
d. ridicule.
ANS: C
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks the
learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of succeeding.
Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as universal as fear of failure.
Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
